When Your Brain Won’t “Turn the Volume Down”: ADHD, Synaptic Pruning, and Sensory Sensitivity
Explore how synaptic pruning differences in ADHD can heighten sensory sensitivity—and learn practical ways to manage sensory overload.
Highly Sensitive and ADHD
Often, people with ADHD are also highly sensitive to environmental stimuli. They may have a disproportionate reaction to sounds, smells, tactile sensations or certain visual stimuli. There are many benefits to high sensitivity, but the extra sensory load that accompanies this trait can be overwhelming if it is not understood and managed.